The Town of Tillsonburg is looking to hire a Light Equipment Operator.
This position would be responsible for the day to day maintenance operations of Town infrastructure including but not limited to the Town Transfer Station, roads, bridges, sewers, drainage systems, sidewalks, street signs etc. This includes snow removal, asphalt repair, sewer repair and cleaning, stump removal, pavement markings, sign and fence installation and other duties as assigned. The incumbent will operate various light equipment as well as various computers, tablets and software applications to carry out assigned tasks.
This is a permanent full time position with an excellent benefits package including immediate group benefits coverage, OMERS defined pension plan and free Employee Health Club Membership at the Tillsonburg Community Centre.
Department: Operations and Development
Division: Public Works
Reports To: Roads Supervisor
Hourly rate: $28.32 - $33.12/hour
Weekly hours: 40
Vacancy: 1 (existing)
Criminal Check is required for this position.
Responsibilities Check serviceability and operate in a safe manner all assigned light equipment such as 1 ton and ½ ton trucks, front end loaders, tractors with various attachments, sidewalk machines, paint striping equipment, and other pieces of small equipment associated with work in the Public Works Division
Perform duties of winter snow clearing operations including snow shoveling, snow blowing, sidewalk clearing and salting using assigned light equipment
Report road conditions, damage and vandalism to Roads Foreperson
Provide general roadside maintenance including trimming and removal of small trees and brush within the road allowance, street and parking lot line painting, debris and litter pickup, loose leaf collection, roadside weed cutting and dust control applications
Inspect, clean and repair culverts, catch basins, curb, gutters and sewers
Perform roadway repairs including patching of potholes with cold or hot mix asphalt
Repair,



replace and/or install signs, fences, safety devices, sidewalks, drainage pipes or any other road related infrastructure
Provide traffic control and setup of traffic barricades for safety zones, detours and special events following OTM Book 7 guidelines
Maintain radio contact with Roads Foreperson or office while performing work throughout the Town
Direct customers to the appropriate waste bin and enforce the rules and regulations of the Transfer Station
Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the Transfer Station site and daily records of Transfer Station activities
Maintain good working relationships with Town staff, and demonstrate good customer service with the public
Participates and provides input in the development and review of policies, procedures, standards and programs related to Public Works
Makes suggestions to change or add procedures to improve efficiencies
Fill out all reports, inspection sheets/reports, documents and any other data or information as required
Provide input and feedback regarding road closures
Adheres to all policies and procedures of the Town
Aware of protected work practices relating to Public Works and have basic understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act as it relates to the work environment
Assist other Operation Departments as required
Ability to lift up to 50 - 60 lbs including shoveling of snow or earth
Overtime may be required
On-call
Evening and weekend work is required
Working in extreme weather conditions, exposed to heat, rain, ice, cold, etc
Perform other related duties that may be assigned by Supervisor




Qualifications Minimum grade 12 or equivalent
Two (2) years’ experience in a Public Works or Operations environment
Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License
Chainsaw and Confined Space Certification an asset
Knowledge of the Minimum Maintenance Standards and Occupational Health and Safety Act and ability to work in Public Works setting in a protected manner
Good knowledge of traffic control procedures including Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 practices
Basic knowledge and experience in best practices in snow removal and salt application for an urban setting
Computer literate in MS Office, Windows, Internet, etc. with ability to open, read and comprehend electronic messaging (i.e. Outlook)
Operation of computers, tablets, electronic devices, and various software applications and programs
Good communication and customer service skills
Ability to work safely individually or within a team environment
Ability to work with tight deadlines, take initiative and problem solve
Willing to upgrade skills through training seminars and Public Works related courses
About the recruitment process The Town of Tillsonburg uses Jazz HR recruitment software to streamline the collection and communication of resumes and applications.
All new Town of Tillsonburg employees are required to complete a police record check.
The Town will accommodate any individual needs you have throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Please contact us if you require any accommodations.
The Town of Tillsonburg is an equal opportunity employer and all information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection.
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Light Equipment Operator (Ontario)
🏢 Town Of Tillsonburg
📍 Ontario